It was the early 1980s, and the Soviet Union had already invaded Afghanistan. The Cold War was at its peak. The Soviet Union and the United States worked on secret missions and operations to undermine each other. According to the CIA, spies working for Moscow had illegally acquired Western technology worth hundreds of millions of […]
A few short weeks ago, Joe Biden was set to headline the Democratic National Convention — but after a brutal political comedown, he’s now the warm-up act for Kamala Harris. For a proud man like the 81-year-old US president, his speech on the first day of the party’s gathering in Chicago on Monday is sure
Tech giant Google has announced to bring its ‘AI Overviews’ feature to six new countries, including India. In India, the company is rolling out the ‘AI Overviews’ in English and Hindi and are also introducing popular country-first features that were well-received during its Search Labs experiment. “It will help you easily switch between English and
Former US President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure documents show he owns more than $1 million (Rs 8,39,68500) in cryptocurrency and made $300,000 (Rs 2,51,90550) from endorsing branded Bibles. As per the documents released on Thursday, Trump earned $300,000 in royalty payments for “The Greenwood Bible.” “The Greenwood Bible” is officially titled “God Bless the
With sales surging and Netflix viewership soaring, Hillbillly Elegy’s portrayal of the American Dream could prove a potent tool – or a double-edged sword – in JD Vance’s political arsenal. The Ohio Senator’s 2016 book returned to bestseller lists as soon as he was selected as Donald Trump’s running mate for the 2024 US Presidential
Actor Matthew Perry, one of the leads of the superhit sitcom “Friends”, seemed to “freeze up” after a doctor administered a “large dose” of ketamine two weeks before his overdose, according to a report. The doctor was charged in connection with his death on Thursday, the NY post reported. Shocking details have emerged about the involvement
On August 5, 2024, the US Court for the District of Columbia (DC) decided that Google was a monopolist, meaning it has durable market power as the dominant player in its field of “general search services”. This is a violation of competition law. As a remedy, the DC Court may seek Google search neutrality, requiring
“Why harp on the facts, it’s the exaggerations that makes a tale interesting!” A favourite aunt once exclaimed when I tried to fact-check a funny family story she was narrating to a huge, giggling audience two decades ago. Each member of my clan cheered her on and it was the start of a delightful evening.
The air and ground operation has killed more than 40,000 people in Gaza, according to the Hamas-ruled territory’s health ministry. After Palestinian terrorist group Hamas carried out the deadliest attack in Israeli history on October 7, 2023, Israel responded with a devastating military campaign in Gaza. As a result, the number of Palestinians fleeing to
This week marked 75 years since the adoption of the Geneva Conventions on August 12 1949. In theory, these rules of war are universally agreed by every nation. In practice, they are routinely violated everywhere. With an estimated 120 armed conflicts worldwide, more than 450 armed groups and 195 million people living in areas under